VP of Finance | Fractional Finance/Accounting

VP of Finance - Drive Business Success with Focused Energy

At Focused Energy, we are more than just finance and accounting experts ? we are catalysts for growth, innovation, and success. We provide fractional finance, accounting, and operations services for small businesses to lower middle market companies in Tech/SaaS, Services, Manufacturing, and CPG. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond numbers; we deliver actionable insights and hands-on guidance that drives transformational change. Our team partners with business leaders to overcome challenges, navigate difficult conversations, and achieve their goals, ensuring that every decision positively impacts their organization.

Purpose of the Role

The VP of Finance/Project Management will oversee financial management for multiple clients across various industries, often taking on the role of Client Lead. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead engagements, maintain accounting systems, and drive successful outcomes for our clients. You will be central to our clients? success, providing insights, guidance, and executing strategies to help them achieve their business goals.

Responsibilities
? Engagement Management as the Client Lead: You will own the engagement relationship, providing direction to other FE staff and/or the client?s internal staff as necessary. You will ensure that accounting and finance are accurate, timely, and informative, confirming that the client derives value from our services, guidance, and leadership.
? Client Support as an Individual Contributor and Team Member: Balance hands-on work with engagement management to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
? Client Satisfaction & Value Creation: Build strong relationships with clients, earning their trust through exceptional service delivery and value-added financial guidance.
? Execution: Ensure that all committed deliverables are consistently completed on time and to a degree that meets and exceeds client expectations.
? Financial Modeling & Template Development: The VP of Finance is expected to demonstrate expertise in financial modeling, which includes the ability to design, build, and refine complex financial models that accurately represent the financial performance and potential of the organization or its clients. This involves creating new models tailored to specific client needs as well as improving existing models and templates to better align with evolving business requirements. The VP of Finance ensures that all financial models are robust, and reliable, and provide actionable insights for decision-making. Additionally, the VP of Finance will collaborate closely with other departments to ensure that these models integrate seamlessly with broader organizational strategies and reporting frameworks.
? Accounting & Financial Management: Oversee and execute accounting operations and processes (General Ledger, Month and Year End Close, Reconciliations, Inventory, Billing/Invoicing) for multiple small and medium-sized businesses. Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity.
? Financial Reporting & Analysis: Create and prepare financial reports for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations. Provide insights and recommendations backed by data, and ensure clients understand their financial position to make informed decisions.
? Budget & Forecast Management: Collaborate with client leadership to create and optimize budgets. Monitor, manage, and analyze actual performance against the budget, and provide recommendations for forecast adjustments.
? Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and liquidity positions for each client?s business, identify potential cash flow gaps, and provide actionable strategies and tactics to address them.
? Compliance, Regulatory, and Taxation: Ensure compliance with accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), relevant regulations, and tax requirements. Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors as necessary to facilitate smooth audits and accurate tax filings.
? Systems Management: Lead the design, selection, build, and implementation of systems and processes to ensure efficient operations, with a focus on automation and workflow simplification.
? Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes, systems, and reporting. Implement best practices and streamlined workflows to improve financial operations.
? Timely and Effective Communication: Engage in regular and clear communication with clients and stakeholders, addressing queries and concerns promptly. Tailor communications to suit the audience, ensuring they can understand and utilize the information effectively.
? Team Collaboration: Work closely with the client?s team to ensure accurate financial data and foster a culture of fiscal responsibility infused with creative problem-solving. Provide guidance, training, and support to enhance team skills and knowledge, and participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the Focused Energy staff.

Please note that specific accountabilities may vary depending on the individual business and industry context.

Qualifications & Competencies
? Proven working experience as a VP of Finance in an hourly contractor environment.
? 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience, with project management skills.
? Advanced degree in Finance and/or Accounting.
? CPA or CMA preferred.
? Experience with systems such as Excel, QBO, Expensify, Gusto, Bill.com, Google, and Netsuite.
? Thorough knowledge and application of accounting principles, procedures, and US GAAP for companies in various industries.
? Extensive experience in creating financial reports, models, and analysis to deliver actionable insights and drive operational results.
? Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.
? Proven ability to remotely lead and manage a team in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment.
? Experience managing internal or client resources and delegating tasks to achieve goals and deliver value.
? Experience with SaaS, Technology, Services, and Manufacturing companies is a plus.
? Self-motivation, integrity, and an ethical mindset.
? Humility, an open mind, and a sense of humor.
? A strategic thinker who can see beyond tactical activities to understand business impact.
? Ability to prioritize tasks and assignments to meet timelines and critical delivery dates.
? Adherence to standard operating procedures as defined by Focused Energy to ensure consistency and predictability.
? Experience working in a growing startup environment is strongly preferred.

Compensation
? Competitive Pay: $95 to $110 per hour, depending on experience.

Why Join Focused Energy?

If you?re a visionary financial leader with project management expertise, ready to drive meaningful change and contribute to the success of our clients, we invite you to apply for the VP of Finance/Project Management position at Focused Energy. Join us in transforming businesses and making a positive impact across multiple industries.

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Pay: $95.00 - $110.00 per hour

Experience: 10+ years in Accounting and Finance

Work Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $95.00 - $110.00 per hour

Experience:
? Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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